Charles Sturt hosts Soil CRC 2024 conference: advancing soil stewardship and innovative farming solutions

Charles Sturt is a major partner in the Soil CRC, a national cooperative research centre. In August 2024, the Wagga Wagga campus hosted the Soil CRC’s annual conference with over 150 participants, including researchers, PhD students, grower groups, and industry representatives. The event featured presentations on the latest Soil CRC research, practical solutions for farmers, and field trips to research trials in the region.

The conference emphasised the importance of soil stewardship and the evolving challenges in farming systems. Charles Sturt’s contribution, led by Professor Catherine Allan, focused on the social and economic aspects of soil management through Program 1 of the Soil CRC. This Program takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding agricultural practice. Dr Allan is one of many Charles Sturt researchers who are contributing to the Soil CRC’s national program.